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WaterDo alternatives

WaterDo compared with 5 alternatives: LifeUp, Habitica, todo mate, TickTick and Any.do.

WaterDo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WaterDoThis toolFree plan · from $0.99/moYesiOS, Android
LifeUpFree trial · from $4.99 one-timeTrial onlyAndroid
HabiticaFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
todo mateFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
TickTickFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Any.doFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from WaterDo

  1. LifeUp

    Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android

    • LifeUp starts at $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play. WaterDo starts at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store).
    • WaterDo has a free plan. LifeUp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WaterDo lists an iOS app.
    • LifeUp also covers Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
    • WaterDo also covers notes and calendar.

    Suits: Android users who want a to-do list with RPG-style rewards

    LifeUp vs WaterDoLifeUp pricing and details

  2. Habitica

    Habit and task tracker that works like a role-playing game

    • Habitica starts at $4.99 per month, or $47.99 for 12 months (App Store prices). WaterDo starts at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store).
    • Only Habitica lists a web app.
    • Habitica is open source, according to its own site.
    • WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Habitica also covers habit tracking.

    Suits: People motivated by game mechanics such as levels, gear and pets

    Habitica vs WaterDoHabitica pricing and details

  3. todo mate

    To-do list with routines, a focus timer, a diary and a friend feed

    • todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store). WaterDo starts at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store).
    • Only todo mate lists a web app.
    • Only todo mate lists a macOS app.
    • WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • todo mate also covers daily notes, time tracking and habit tracking.

    Suits: People who want tasks, routines and a diary in one app

    todo mate vs WaterDotodo mate pricing and details

  4. TickTick

    To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in

    • TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month). WaterDo starts at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store).
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    • WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app

    TickTick vs WaterDoTickTick pricing and details

  5. Any.do

    To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans

    • Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly). WaterDo starts at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store).
    • Only Any.do lists a web app.
    • Only Any.do lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Personal to-do lists kept in sync between phone, desktop and web

    Any.do vs WaterDoAny.do pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in WaterDo

  • Neither the store listings nor the vendor's site say which features need a membership. Prices here are from the US App Store.
  • Phones only: the App Store marks it as only for iPhone, and the site links to the App Store, Google Play and Coolapk with no web or desktop app.
  • Both store listings show the most recent update in November 2025, version 3.9.5.
  • The free trial of the premium version is mentioned without a stated length.
WaterDo pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to WaterDo?

The alternatives to WaterDo in this directory are LifeUp, Habitica, todo mate, TickTick and Any.do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with WaterDo.

Is there a free alternative to WaterDo?

Yes. Habitica, todo mate, TickTick and Any.do have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which WaterDo alternatives work on Windows?

The WaterDo listing does not include a Windows app. TickTick and Any.do list one.

Which WaterDo alternatives work on macOS?

The WaterDo listing does not include a macOS app. todo mate, TickTick and Any.do list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to WaterDo?

Habitica is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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